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accord

[/əˈkɔːrd/]
noun/verbpl: accords
acordo
1. An agreement or settlement between parties
The two countries reached an accord on trade policies.
Os dois países chegaram a um acordo sobre políticas comerciais.
2. Harmony or consistency in opinion or action
Their views are in accord with modern science.
Suas opiniões estão em acordo com a ciência moderna.
3. (verb) To grant or give willingly
The government accorded the refugees special status.
O governo concedeu aos refugiados um status especial.
4. (verb) To be in agreement or harmony
His actions do not accord with his words.
Suas ações não condizem com suas palavras.
Synonyms
agreementconsentharmonyconcordtreaty
Antonyms
disagreementdiscordconflictdispute

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acordo
Most common usage for both noun and verb forms
Portugal
acordo
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
conciliação
Used when emphasizing settlement or reconciliation

Related Idioms & Phrases

of one's own accord - por vontade própria
with one accord - unanimemente
in accord with - de acordo com
reach an accord - chegar a um acordo
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